About species are used commercially, of which 20 are identified as priority species for those wishing to start bamboo plantation. Apart from those commercially important species, many attractive ornamental bamboos are grown in nurseries for landscaping purposes. Bamboo comprises of many different species which all have unique growth rates and characteristics. Saying that bamboo grows 1 meter a day is misleading as not all bamboo species grow that fast.
Therefore, one should always specify the species. These growth rates can be established in shooting season, and when optimal soil and climate conditions are present. The time-lapse video below for example, also mentions a growth rate of up to 1 meter a day for the Chinese Moso Bamboo Phyllostachys edulis. Another bamboo species which has been reported to have incredible fast growth rates is Madake bamboo Phyllostachys bambusoides.
Herbaceous bamboos are usually small and resemble grass and are only a few centimiters tall, while woody bamboos depending on the species can grow up to 30 m tall and 20 cm in diameter, hence the reason they are often confused for being "trees".
The bamboo species Dendrocalamus sinicus is considered the largest bamboo in the world reaching 40 m in height and 30 cm in diameter. An extraordinary example of bamboo's resilience is the fact that it was the only plant to survive the radiation of the atomic bombings in Hiroshima, Japan in The incinerating heat destroyed all trees and other plant life, except for one bamboo grove. The grove has since been removed, but culms from the grove are preserved in a museum in Hiroshima. Less than a year after he developed the first practical light bulb , Thomas Edison designed a new version that had all the essential features of a modern light bulb; an incandescent filament in an evacuated glass bulb with a screw base.
The most critical factor was finding the right material for the filament, the part inside the light bulb that glows when an electric currant is passed through it. Edison tested more than 1, materials, including coconut fiber, fishing line, even hairs from a worker's beard. Finally, Edison ended up using bamboo fiber for the filament. Edison and his team discovered that carbonized bamboo had the capacity to conduct electrical currant, and that it could last more than hours, more than any other material at the time.
The immensely popular ornamental house plant that is believed to bring positive energy and prosperity for those who place it in house or office, is in fact not a bamboo at all. Lucky bamboo, which originates from the African continent, is widely cultivated in China and Taiwan and exported worldwide.
Unlike real bamboos, lucky bamboo grows very slow at about 10 cm annually. The stalks are usually sold when they are between 10 cm and cm tall. Bamboo is extremely good at removing metals and other toxic substances from water and soil. This method of using plants as an organic factor to eliminate pollutants is called phytoremediation.
And different parts of the bamboo, including leaves, roots, shoots and rhizomes, help aid in the cleanup. Bamboo is also superior at preventing soil erosion and flooding due to its complex network of roots. Of course we know that bamboo shoots and leaves are the favorite food of giant panda bears, but the shoots have been eaten throughout Asia for centuries and used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine.
Bamboo contains germanium, which some believe activates your immune system. Edible bamboo species are Bambusa vulgaris and Phyllostachys edulis. Despite their love of warmth and sun, some bamboo varieties can tolerate freezing winter temperatures while still adding a tropical touch. Some varieties include golden bamboo Phyllostachys aurea and black bamboo Phyllostachys nigra that can tolerate freezing temperatures in winter.
There are over 1, species of bamboo to choose from, and this plant fits perfectly into most gardens styles from tropical to modern. Bamboo succeeds in a garden when used as a hedge, focal poin,t or privacy screen.
The bottom line is to always plant bamboo responsibly to protect neighbors, property lines—and your sanity. Search for:. Of course, that is, until I cross over to the hate side. Please keep reading to learn more about this winner of a plant: 1.
Bamboo can be a clumper or a runner. Bamboo is a grass, not a tree. Bamboo grows lightning fast. Bamboo is Superman-strong. Bamboo helps Mother Earth. Above: A bamboo grove is edged with low-lying Monstera deliciosa in Jardin Majorelle. Photograph by Alessio Mei, from Gardens of Marrakesh.
See Required Reading: Gardens of Marrakesh. Bamboo does not have a tap or deep vertical roots. You can also cut down any undesired new shoots to prevent the bamboo from spreading. This has to be done diligently but is a good method of containment if you have access to the areas in which the bamboo shoots. New shoots are fragile when they first emerge and can be easily mowed or cut with a string trimmer. Bamboo is a grass and can be controlled to provide privacy screening or nice contained groves.
Bamboo will not take over the world, it would have already done so thousands of years ago if that myth were true. Thousand and thousands of gardeners have enjoyed and used bamboo for thousands of years. With just a little bit of maintenance or installation of the Bamboo Shield, you will be able to enjoy the fast-growing, evergreen privacy that only bamboo can provide. Bamboo is a monocot because of hollow stems with scattered vascular bundles and parallel vein leaves.
The woody ringed vertical stems are called culms or commonly referred to as canes. The most prolific species of temperate bamboo is of the Phyllostachys genus. They will have a groove or sulcus above each branch attachment with two alternating limbs at each nodal ring. This is the species that most people think of when images of bamboo are conjured up.
However, there are many species with various characteristics. Some species have a colored groove or sulcus. The internodes may be green with a yellow stripe in the sulcus. On the other hand, some have yellow canes with green stripes in the sulcus.
Others are green with black coloring, solid black, spotted with burgundy or purplish colors. Many species have 3 limbs or more at each node. The list of different bamboo goes on and on. That is not even getting into the different color of leaves and their variegation. See more about bamboo anatomy here. Any variations listed are from our own personal or business experience and we will constantly study and observe bamboo in order to provide you with the most up to date and accurate data possible.
Many of the bamboos will live even after being exposed to temperatures lower than those listed. While it may be distressing to see your beautiful foliage or culms die due to extreme cold or wind chill, it is comforting in most situations to see the bamboo bounce back, the following Spring with new culms and often new foliage on what appeared to be dead culms. Again, this only happens when the bamboo has been exposed to temperatures below those suggested for that species or extreme wind chills.
It is always important to choose an appropriate species for your climate zone and application. Important application note… Containers and planters do not provide the same amount of insulation as the ground does. If you are utilizing a planter or container it is crucial to choose a species that is more cold hardy than is typically required for planting in the ground.
A bamboo grove can last for a hundred year or more. An average cane may live up to 15 years depending on the species, but to generalize, 7 to 10 years is more common. The starter plant and smaller plants will begin to die off a little faster as the grove matures because of sunlight absence.
The goods news is that several years down the road when the starter plant starts to expire, you will be well on your way to having a grove or screen of mature size canes emerging each Spring and Summer.
There are over species that can be grown well in North America, this will be determined by your climate zone. Bamboo can add greenery to your garden during the winter, it can stabilize the soil of embankments and control the worst of erosion problems. This plant can provide privacy or windscreens and can be trimmed to the height you desire.
We carry a species of bamboo for almost all application with a multitude of sizes, colors, and cold hardiness. Just added to your cart. Continue shopping. Close search. How does bamboo grow? How fast does bamboo grow? Bamboo produces new canes culms in the Spring. These shoots emerge out of the ground and grow in height and diameter for around 60 days. During this 60 day period, it will produce limbs and leaves. After the 60 day period of growth, the bamboo cane never grows in height or diameter again.
It will put on new foliage every year, and a cane typically lives for 10 years. Bamboo is a member of the grass family. It is a colony plant, so it uses energy from this existing plant to produce more plants and expand the root structure.
The new plants will grow in the same manner.
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